Report: Chargers new S Derwin James to wear No. 33

The Chargers upgraded the secondary with the selection of former Florida State safety Derwin James with the No. 17 overall selection.

James will wear No. 33, per ESPN’s Eric D. Williams. The number was previously worn by former safety Tre Boston in 2017.

Heading into the offseason, there were a lot of questions that surrounded whether or not Boston would re-sign with Los Angeles. After one of his best seasons, many expected that general manager Tom Telesco would keep him around much longer, but after the selection of James it seems like he will be finding a new NFL team for the 2018 season.

It seems odd that the former Seminole chose No. 33 knowing that it was worn by many fans’ favorite player in Boston, but James could not wear No. 3 like he did while at Florida State as it is currently taken by quarterback Geno Smith.

Despite the number that James will wear, it is exciting to see what he will bring to the Chargers’ secondary. Highly touted as one of the top safeties in this year’s draft class, he brings the swagger and style of play that defensive coordinator Gus Bradley covets in his players.